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Discussion on Girth converter
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New Member:
cdhale
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Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 6:18 pm:
I sometimes ride my thoroughbred gelding in a western saddle. He always gives me the evil eye as I very politely and gently cinch him up, he is fine with an english girth. I think maybe he doesn't like the feel of the latigo sliding on his side. I'm looking at the Cashel western converters which are billets that attach to the D-rings on a western saddle. My question is whether or not this sounds like a good idea. Will a western saddle with an english girth do the job as well as as a cinched western saddle? Or would it not be as stable? Has anyone tried these? Thank you
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DrO
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Posted on Friday, Jun 1, 2007 - 7:20 am:
Hello Carole,
I think as long as properly fitted and tightened I can get either a western knot cinch or a English buckle both adequately tight for security.
DrO
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ajudson1
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Posted on Friday, Jun 1, 2007 - 8:33 am:
I have those and don't care for them, a lot of extra stuff in the way IMO.
Just curious, what kind of cinch are you using? Is it well padded under the rings?
I love the Classic Equine soft touch, I tell everyone I know to get one! www.smithbrothers.com has them. I loved my Wintec girth with the "give" and this is the only western cinch that also seems to move so well with the horse. Might be something to consider to make him more comfortable.
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lhenning
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Posted on Friday, Jun 1, 2007 - 1:01 pm:
Is the lattigo leather stiff and new? As it softens he may feel better about it.
IMO, it sounds like desensitizing him to the cinch would help. Put a slip knot in one end of a rope and wrap it around his middle where the cinch goes. Bring the other end through the knot hole and pull it tight as if tying it. The knot hole should be large enough that the rope slides when pulled and loosens when the rope is slack. Don't pull real tight at first either, just until he notices. Let go when he relaxes. Do it a bunch of times gradually getting tighter until it is no big deal. Do the same with the cinch too. Tighten then loosen it over and over. Even if you have been riding him in a western saddle for a long time, it is surprising how this exercise can help. It might be part of his early training that was missed.
Linda
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New Member:
cdhale
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Posted on Friday, Jun 1, 2007 - 2:47 pm:
I have a Professional's Choice SMX cinch,it's neoprene under the rings. The latigo is very old, nice and soft. I'll take a look at those cinches to see if they're more padded. I think I need to do the desensitizing. Luvbug is off the track and I suppose had never seen a western saddle in his life before I got him. I'm newly returned to horses and have lots to learn which I certainly do here! I read the topics and posts obsessively. Thanks for your helpful comments.
Carole
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